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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 977.40 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 977.40 and 707.76 is: 974.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 977.40 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/977.40 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 977.40 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 691,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,764.62/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.43

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