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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 977.18 and 695.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 977.18 and 695.49 is: 959.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 977.18 = 695.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/977.18 = 695.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 977.18 × 695.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 679,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,615.44/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.30

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