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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 977.94 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 977.94 and 443.22 is: 611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 977.94 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/977.94 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 977.94 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 433,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,442.57/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.24

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