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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.28, 977.04 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.28, 977.04 and 522.28 is: 720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.28 : 977.04 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.28/977.04 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.28x = 977.04 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.28x = 510,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,288.45/708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.46

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