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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 980.88 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 980.88 and 400.34 is: 552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 980.88 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/980.88 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 980.88 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 392,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,685.50/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.42

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