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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.23, 977.06 and 511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.23, 977.06 and 511.31 is: 705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.23 : 977.06 = 511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.23/977.06 = 511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.23x = 977.06 × 511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.23x = 499,576.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,576.94/708.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.39

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