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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.13, 977.02 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.13, 977.02 and 522.24 is: 720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.13 : 977.02 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.13/977.02 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.13x = 977.02 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.13x = 510,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,238.92/708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.54

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