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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 1,062.68 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.21, 1,062.68 and 400.15 is: 599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.21 : 1,062.68 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.21/1,062.68 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.21x = 1,062.68 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.21x = 425,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,224.75/709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.57

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