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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.23, 978.75 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.23, 978.75 and 394.48 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.23 : 978.75 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.23/978.75 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.23x = 978.75 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.23x = 386,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,094.85/709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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