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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.20, 1,062.39 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.20, 1,062.39 and 400.59 is: 600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.20 : 1,062.39 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.20/1,062.39 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.20x = 1,062.39 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.20x = 425,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,582.81/709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.09

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