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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.62, 977.79 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.62, 977.79 and 398.06 is: 549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.62 : 977.79 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.62/977.79 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.62x = 977.79 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.62x = 389,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,219.09/708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.26

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