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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.95, 977.77 and 543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.95, 977.77 and 543.56 is: 749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.95 : 977.77 = 543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.95/977.77 = 543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.95x = 977.77 × 543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.95x = 531,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,477.95/708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.67

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