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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.76, 978.78 and 593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.76, 978.78 and 593.56 is: 819.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.76 : 978.78 = 593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.76/978.78 = 593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.76x = 978.78 × 593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.76x = 580,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,964.66/708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.69

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