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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 978.89 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 978.89 and 414.59 is: 572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 978.89 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/978.89 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 978.89 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 405,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,831.04/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.17

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