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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.46, 978.18 and 512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.46, 978.18 and 512.90 is: 707.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.46 : 978.18 = 512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.46/978.18 = 512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.46x = 978.18 × 512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.46x = 501,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,708.52/709.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.17

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