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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.43, 975.49 and 628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.43, 975.49 and 628.60 is: 865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.43 : 975.49 = 628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.43/975.49 = 628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.43x = 975.49 × 628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.43x = 613,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,193.01/708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.57

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