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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.24, 977.10 and 522.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.24, 977.10 and 522.17 is: 720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.24 : 977.10 = 522.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.24/977.10 = 522.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.24x = 977.10 × 522.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.24x = 510,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,210.02/708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.39

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