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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.98, 976.07 and 559.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.98, 976.07 and 559.33 is: 770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.98 : 976.07 = 559.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.98/976.07 = 559.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.98x = 976.07 × 559.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.98x = 545,944.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,944.19/708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.05

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