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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 978.16 and 429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 978.16 and 429.08 is: 592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 978.16 = 429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/978.16 = 429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 978.16 × 429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 419,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,715.17/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.19

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