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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.76, 979.56 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.76, 979.56 and 399.32 is: 551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.76 : 979.56 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.76/979.56 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.76x = 979.56 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.76x = 391,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,157.90/709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.11

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