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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709, 978.66 and 553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709, 978.66 and 553.48 is: 763.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709 : 978.66 = 553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709/978.66 = 553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709x = 978.66 × 553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709x = 541,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,668.74/709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.99

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