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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 978.52 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 978.52 and 398.56 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 978.52 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/978.52 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 978.52 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 389,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,998.93/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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