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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.74, 978.05 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.74, 978.05 and 394.04 is: 543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.74 : 978.05 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.74/978.05 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.74x = 978.05 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.74x = 385,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,383.96/708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.76

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