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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.30, 978.92 and 686.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.30, 978.92 and 686.62 is: 947.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.30 : 978.92 = 686.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.30/978.92 = 686.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.30x = 978.92 × 686.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.30x = 672,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,146.05/709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.62

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