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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.11, 978.55 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.11, 978.55 and 398.61 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.11 : 978.55 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.11/978.55 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.11x = 978.55 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.11x = 390,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,059.82/709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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