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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 978.96 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 978.96 and 534.88 is: 738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 978.96 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/978.96 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 978.96 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 523,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,626.12/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.42

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