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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.38, 978.93 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.38, 978.93 and 394.61 is: 544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.38 : 978.93 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.38/978.93 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.38x = 978.93 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.38x = 386,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,290.67/709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.55

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