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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.36, 978.89 and 394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.36, 978.89 and 394.57 is: 544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.36 : 978.89 = 394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.36/978.89 = 394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.36x = 978.89 × 394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.36x = 386,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,239.88/709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.49

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