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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 977.76 and 562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 977.76 and 562.32 is: 776.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 977.76 = 562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/977.76 = 562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 977.76 × 562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 549,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,814.00/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.05

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