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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.88, 979.86 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.88, 979.86 and 544.04 is: 750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.88 : 979.86 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.88/979.86 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.88x = 979.86 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.88x = 533,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,083.03/709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.95

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