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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.29, 980.21 and 391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.29, 980.21 and 391.27 is: 539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.29 : 980.21 = 391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.29/980.21 = 391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.29x = 980.21 × 391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.29x = 383,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,528.79/710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.96

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