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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.92, 977.46 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.92, 977.46 and 584.48 is: 805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.92 : 977.46 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.92/977.46 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.92x = 977.46 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.92x = 571,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,305.82/708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.88

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