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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 979.84 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 979.84 and 399.60 is: 551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 979.84 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/979.84 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 979.84 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 391,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,544.06/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.47

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