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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.28, 978.32 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.28, 978.32 and 544.48 is: 752.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.28 : 978.32 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.28/978.32 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.28x = 978.32 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.28x = 532,675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,675.67/708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.07

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