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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.15, 978.62 and 394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.15, 978.62 and 394.41 is: 544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.15 : 978.62 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.15/978.62 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.15x = 978.62 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.15x = 385,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,976.46/709.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.28

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