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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 977.76 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 977.76 and 561.36 is: 774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 977.76 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/977.76 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 977.76 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 548,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,875.35/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.20

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