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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.13, 978.60 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.13, 978.60 and 433.13 is: 597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.13 : 978.60 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.13/978.60 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.13x = 978.60 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.13x = 423,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,856.13/709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.72

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