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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 979.40 and 426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 979.40 and 426.34 is: 588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 979.40 = 426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/979.40 = 426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 979.40 × 426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 417,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,557.53/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.25

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