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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 977.94 and 522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 977.94 and 522.03 is: 720.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 977.94 = 522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/977.94 = 522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 977.94 × 522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 510,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,514.02/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.79

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