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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.93, 979.74 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.93, 979.74 and 399.43 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.93 : 979.74 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.93/979.74 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.93x = 979.74 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.93x = 391,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,337.55/709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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