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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.35, 978.92 and 394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.35, 978.92 and 394.64 is: 544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.35 : 978.92 = 394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.35/978.92 = 394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.35x = 978.92 × 394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.35x = 386,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,314.12/709.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.60

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