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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.57, 977.14 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.57, 977.14 and 550.92 is: 759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.57 : 977.14 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.57/977.14 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.57x = 977.14 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.57x = 538,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,325.97/708.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.74

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