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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.16, 979.49 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.16, 979.49 and 542.97 is: 749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.16 : 979.49 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.16/979.49 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.16x = 979.49 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.16x = 531,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,835.04/709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.96

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