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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.86, 976.92 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.86, 976.92 and 620.16 is: 854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.86 : 976.92 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.86/976.92 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.86x = 976.92 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.86x = 605,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,846.71/708.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.68

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