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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.84, 978.17 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.84, 978.17 and 394.13 is: 543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.84 : 978.17 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.84/978.17 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.84x = 978.17 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.84x = 385,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,523.70/708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.88

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