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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.93, 978.31 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.93, 978.31 and 394.19 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.93 : 978.31 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.93/978.31 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.93x = 978.31 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.93x = 385,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,640.02/708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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