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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.32, 978.60 and 522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.32, 978.60 and 522.36 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.32 : 978.60 = 522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.32/978.60 = 522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.32x = 978.60 × 522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.32x = 511,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,181.50/709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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