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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.89, 981 and 400.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.89, 981 and 400.39 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.89 : 981 = 400.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.89/981 = 400.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.89x = 981 × 400.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.89x = 392,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,782.59/710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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