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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.25, 979.65 and 683.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.25, 979.65 and 683.96 is: 944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.25 : 979.65 = 683.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.25/979.65 = 683.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.25x = 979.65 × 683.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.25x = 670,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,036.52/709.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.72

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