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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.85, 978.93 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.85, 978.93 and 534.89 is: 737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.85 : 978.93 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.85/978.93 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.85x = 978.93 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.85x = 523,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,614.97/709.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.65

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