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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.85, 979.60 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.85, 979.60 and 415.13 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.85 : 979.60 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.85/979.60 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.85x = 979.60 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.85x = 406,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,655.41/709.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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