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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.42, 980.34 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.42, 980.34 and 399.92 is: 551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.42 : 980.34 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.42/980.34 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.42x = 980.34 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.42x = 392,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,057.57/710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.87

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