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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.51, 977.99 and 577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.51, 977.99 and 577.29 is: 796.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.51 : 977.99 = 577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.51/977.99 = 577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.51x = 977.99 × 577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.51x = 564,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,583.85/708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.86

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