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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 976.24 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 976.24 and 561.12 is: 772.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 976.24 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/976.24 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 976.24 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 547,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,787.79/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.66

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