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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.65, 978.93 and 512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.65, 978.93 and 512.82 is: 707.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.65 : 978.93 = 512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.65/978.93 = 512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.65x = 978.93 × 512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.65x = 502,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,014.88/709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.41

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