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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.64, 978.34 and 584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.64, 978.34 and 584.84 is: 806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.64 : 978.34 = 584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.64/978.34 = 584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.64x = 978.34 × 584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.64x = 572,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,172.37/709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.29

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