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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.25, 978.77 and 414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.25, 978.77 and 414.41 is: 571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.25 : 978.77 = 414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.25/978.77 = 414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.25x = 978.77 × 414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.25x = 405,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,610.00/709.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.89

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