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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.76, 978.54 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.76, 978.54 and 534.88 is: 738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.76 : 978.54 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.76/978.54 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.76x = 978.54 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.76x = 523,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,401.48/708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.47

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