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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 978.63 and 429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 978.63 and 429.34 is: 592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 978.63 = 429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/978.63 = 429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 978.63 × 429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 420,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,165.00/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.52

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