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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 980.92 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 980.92 and 400.32 is: 552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 980.92 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/980.92 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 980.92 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 392,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,681.89/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.42

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