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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.99, 978.41 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.99, 978.41 and 394.23 is: 544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.99 : 978.41 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.99/978.41 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.99x = 978.41 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.99x = 385,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,723.23/708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.05

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