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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 978.73 and 425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 978.73 and 425.69 is: 587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 978.73 = 425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/978.73 = 425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 978.73 × 425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 416,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,635.57/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.40

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