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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.95, 976.34 and 512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.95, 976.34 and 512.15 is: 705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.95 : 976.34 = 512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.95/976.34 = 512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.95x = 976.34 × 512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.95x = 500,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,029.97/708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.31

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