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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.24, 978.78 and 398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.24, 978.78 and 398.68 is: 550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.24 : 978.78 = 398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.24/978.78 = 398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.24x = 978.78 × 398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.24x = 390,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,220.01/709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.19

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