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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.36, 976.80 and 592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.36, 976.80 and 592.72 is: 816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.36 : 976.80 = 592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.36/976.80 = 592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.36x = 976.80 × 592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.36x = 578,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,968.90/709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.18

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