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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 978.69 and 398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.21, 978.69 and 398.71 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.21 : 978.69 = 398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.21/978.69 = 398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.21x = 978.69 × 398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.21x = 390,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,213.49/709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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