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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.73, 977.75 and 511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.73, 977.75 and 511.81 is: 706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.73 : 977.75 = 511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.73/977.75 = 511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.73x = 977.75 × 511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.73x = 500,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,417.34/708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.08

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