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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 978.12 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 978.12 and 511.56 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 978.12 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/978.12 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 978.12 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 500,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,367.07/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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