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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.82, 978.10 and 522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.82, 978.10 and 522 is: 720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.82 : 978.10 = 522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.82/978.10 = 522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.82x = 978.10 × 522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.82x = 510,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,568.20/708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.31

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