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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.63, 978.02 and 558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.63, 978.02 and 558.91 is: 771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.63 : 978.02 = 558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.63/978.02 = 558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.63x = 978.02 × 558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.63x = 546,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,625.16/708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.38

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