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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 979.60 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 979.60 and 535.04 is: 738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 979.60 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/979.60 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 979.60 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 524,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,125.18/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.54

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