Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 979.14 and 399
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 709.56, 979.14 and 399 is: 550.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709.56 : 979.14 = 399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709.56/979.14 = 399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709.56x = 979.14 × 399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709.56x = 390,676.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,676.86/709.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550.59
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