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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 975.12 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 975.12 and 511.28 is: 704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 975.12 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/975.12 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 975.12 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 498,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,559.35/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.02

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