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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.03, 976.08 and 610.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.03, 976.08 and 610.21 is: 840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.03 : 976.08 = 610.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.03/976.08 = 610.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.03x = 976.08 × 610.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.03x = 595,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,613.78/709.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.04

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