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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.38, 978.57 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.38, 978.57 and 534.42 is: 737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.38 : 978.57 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.38/978.57 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.38x = 978.57 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.38x = 522,967.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,967.38/709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.22

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