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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.50, 977.74 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.50, 977.74 and 432.50 is: 596.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.50 : 977.74 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.50/977.74 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.50x = 977.74 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.50x = 422,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,872.55/708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.86

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