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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.64, 979.29 and 399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.64, 979.29 and 399.14 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.64 : 979.29 = 399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.64/979.29 = 399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.64x = 979.29 × 399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.64x = 390,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,868.91/709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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