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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.84, 978.20 and 429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.84, 978.20 and 429.02 is: 592.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.84 : 978.20 = 429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.84/978.20 = 429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.84x = 978.20 × 429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.84x = 419,667.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,667.36/708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.05

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