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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 978.80 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 978.80 and 394.62 is: 544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 978.80 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/978.80 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 978.80 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 386,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,254.06/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.53

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