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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.92, 978.29 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.92, 978.29 and 394.18 is: 543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.92 : 978.29 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.92/978.29 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.92x = 978.29 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.92x = 385,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,622.35/708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.96

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