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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.23, 978.44 and 512.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.23, 978.44 and 512.31 is: 706.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.23 : 978.44 = 512.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.23/978.44 = 512.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.23x = 978.44 × 512.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.23x = 501,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,257.14/709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.77

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