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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.60, 978.03 and 413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.60, 978.03 and 413.94 is: 571.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.60 : 978.03 = 413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.60/978.03 = 413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.60x = 978.03 × 413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.60x = 404,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,845.74/708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.33

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