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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.46, 976.93 and 561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.46, 976.93 and 561.62 is: 773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.46 : 976.93 = 561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.46/976.93 = 561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.46x = 976.93 × 561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.46x = 548,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,663.43/709.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.35

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