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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.80, 973.72 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.80, 973.72 and 577.44 is: 793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.80 : 973.72 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.80/973.72 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.80x = 973.72 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.80x = 562,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,264.88/708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.26

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