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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 978.96 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 978.96 and 544.02 is: 750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 978.96 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/978.96 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 978.96 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 532,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,573.82/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.03

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