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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.94, 979.81 and 544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.94, 979.81 and 544.10 is: 750.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.94 : 979.81 = 544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.94/979.81 = 544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.94x = 979.81 × 544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.94x = 533,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,108.36/709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.92

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