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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.46, 975.72 and 610.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.46, 975.72 and 610.18 is: 840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.46 : 975.72 = 610.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.46/975.72 = 610.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.46x = 975.72 × 610.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.46x = 595,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,364.83/708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.36

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