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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.46, 1,061.94 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.46, 1,061.94 and 400.40 is: 599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.46 : 1,061.94 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.46/1,061.94 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.46x = 1,061.94 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.46x = 425,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,195.47/709.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.32

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