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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 977.83 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.56, 977.83 and 398.06 is: 549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.56 : 977.83 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.56/977.83 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.56x = 977.83 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.56x = 389,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,236.46/708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.33

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