Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 977.76 and 398
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 708.56, 977.76 and 398 is: 549.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708.56 : 977.76 = 398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708.56/977.76 = 398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708.56x = 977.76 × 398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708.56x = 389,148.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,148.48/708.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549.21
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