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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.62, 979.08 and 410.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.62, 979.08 and 410.85 is: 566.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.62 : 979.08 = 410.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.62/979.08 = 410.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.62x = 979.08 × 410.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.62x = 402,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,255.02/709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.86

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