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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 979.04 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 979.04 and 502.80 is: 693.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 979.04 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/979.04 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 979.04 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 492,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,261.31/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.64

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