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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.92, 978.22 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.92, 978.22 and 414.12 is: 571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.92 : 978.22 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.92/978.22 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.92x = 978.22 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.92x = 405,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,100.47/708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.43

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