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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 979.91 and 399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 979.91 and 399.57 is: 551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 979.91 = 399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/979.91 = 399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 979.91 × 399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 391,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,540.64/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.41

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