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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.93, 979.77 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.93, 979.77 and 415.18 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.93 : 979.77 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.93/979.77 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.93x = 979.77 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.93x = 406,780.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,780.91/709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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