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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.19, 977.35 and 512.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.19, 977.35 and 512.36 is: 706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.19 : 977.35 = 512.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.19/977.35 = 512.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.19x = 977.35 × 512.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.19x = 500,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,755.05/709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.09

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