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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.77, 980.92 and 396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.77, 980.92 and 396.07 is: 546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.77 : 980.92 = 396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.77/980.92 = 396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.77x = 980.92 × 396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.77x = 388,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,509.54/710.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.61

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