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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.80, 978.14 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.80, 978.14 and 394.06 is: 543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.80 : 978.14 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.80/978.14 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.80x = 978.14 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.80x = 385,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,445.85/708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.80

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