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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.80, 979.62 and 415.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.80, 979.62 and 415.07 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.80 : 979.62 = 415.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.80/979.62 = 415.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.80x = 979.62 × 415.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.80x = 406,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,603.90/709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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