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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 977.92 and 443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 977.92 and 443.24 is: 611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 977.92 = 443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/977.92 = 443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 977.92 × 443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 433,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,453.26/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.26

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