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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.73, 979.13 and 512.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.73, 979.13 and 512.81 is: 707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.73 : 979.13 = 512.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.73/979.13 = 512.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.73x = 979.13 × 512.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.73x = 502,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,107.66/709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.46

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