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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.57, 976.72 and 615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.57, 976.72 and 615.94 is: 847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.57 : 976.72 = 615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.57/976.72 = 615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.57x = 976.72 × 615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.57x = 601,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,600.92/709.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.84

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