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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.13, 977.23 and 615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.13, 977.23 and 615.18 is: 848.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.13 : 977.23 = 615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.13/977.23 = 615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.13x = 977.23 × 615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.13x = 601,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,172.35/708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.96

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