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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.98, 977.66 and 652.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.98, 977.66 and 652.47 is: 899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.98 : 977.66 = 652.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.98/977.66 = 652.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.98x = 977.66 × 652.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.98x = 637,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,891.34/708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.73

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