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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.26, 978.18 and 561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.26, 978.18 and 561.66 is: 774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.26 : 978.18 = 561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.26/978.18 = 561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.26x = 978.18 × 561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.26x = 549,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,404.58/709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.62

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