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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.16, 976.35 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.16, 976.35 and 551.60 is: 759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.16 : 976.35 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.16/976.35 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.16x = 976.35 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.16x = 538,549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,549.78/709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.42

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