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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 979.41 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 979.41 and 399.18 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 979.41 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/979.41 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 979.41 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 390,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,960.88/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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