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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.76, 977.16 and 556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.76, 977.16 and 556.54 is: 767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.76 : 977.16 = 556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.76/977.16 = 556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.76x = 977.16 × 556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.76x = 543,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,828.63/708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.30

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