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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.72, 980.62 and 400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.72, 980.62 and 400.22 is: 552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.72 : 980.62 = 400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.72/980.62 = 400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.72x = 980.62 × 400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.72x = 392,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,457.83/710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.20

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