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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.36, 977.31 and 577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.36, 977.31 and 577.14 is: 796.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.36 : 977.31 = 577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.36/977.31 = 577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.36x = 977.31 × 577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.36x = 564,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,044.69/708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.27

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