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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 979.05 and 551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.21, 979.05 and 551.53 is: 761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.21 : 979.05 = 551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.21/979.05 = 551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.21x = 979.05 × 551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.21x = 539,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,975.45/709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.38

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