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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.55, 979.22 and 410.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.55, 979.22 and 410.85 is: 567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.55 : 979.22 = 410.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.55/979.22 = 410.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.55x = 979.22 × 410.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.55x = 402,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,312.54/709.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.00

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