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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.10, 978.55 and 394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.10, 978.55 and 394.42 is: 544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.10 : 978.55 = 394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.10/978.55 = 394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.10x = 978.55 × 394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.10x = 385,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,959.69/709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.30

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