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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.60, 979.31 and 394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.60, 979.31 and 394.89 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.60 : 979.31 = 394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.60/979.31 = 394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.60x = 979.31 × 394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.60x = 386,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,720.33/709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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