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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.43, 977.09 and 628.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.43, 977.09 and 628.75 is: 867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.43 : 977.09 = 628.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.43/977.09 = 628.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.43x = 977.09 × 628.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.43x = 614,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,349.26/708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.20

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