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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 978.26 and 521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 978.26 and 521.80 is: 720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 978.26 = 521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/978.26 = 521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 978.26 × 521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 510,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,456.07/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.33

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