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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.21, 976.86 and 589.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.21, 976.86 and 589.55 is: 813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.21 : 976.86 = 589.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.21/976.86 = 589.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.21x = 976.86 × 589.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.21x = 575,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,902.93/708.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.18

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