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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 979.09 and 543.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 979.09 and 543.06 is: 749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 979.09 = 543.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/979.09 = 543.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 979.09 × 543.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 531,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,697.00/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.78

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