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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.93, 978.17 and 410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.93, 978.17 and 410.13 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.93 : 978.17 = 410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.93/978.17 = 410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.93x = 978.17 × 410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.93x = 401,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,174.81/708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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