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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.57, 977.40 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.57, 977.40 and 577.35 is: 796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.57 : 977.40 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.57/977.40 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.57x = 977.40 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.57x = 564,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,301.89/708.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.40

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