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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.17, 979.59 and 545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.17, 979.59 and 545.41 is: 753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.17 : 979.59 = 545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.17/979.59 = 545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.17x = 979.59 × 545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.17x = 534,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,278.18/709.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.39

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