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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.69, 977.22 and 596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.69, 977.22 and 596.64 is: 822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.69 : 977.22 = 596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.69/977.22 = 596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.69x = 977.22 × 596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.69x = 583,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,048.54/708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.71

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