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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.50, 979.17 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.50, 979.17 and 399.06 is: 550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.50 : 979.17 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.50/979.17 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.50x = 979.17 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.50x = 390,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,747.58/709.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.74

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