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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.03, 978.95 and 578.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.03, 978.95 and 578.35 is: 798.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.03 : 978.95 = 578.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.03/978.95 = 578.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.03x = 978.95 × 578.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.03x = 566,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,172.84/709.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.52

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