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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 978.62 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 978.62 and 414.72 is: 571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 978.62 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/978.62 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 978.62 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 405,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,851.21/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.98

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