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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.87, 981 and 400.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.87, 981 and 400.37 is: 552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.87 : 981 = 400.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.87/981 = 400.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.87x = 981 × 400.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.87x = 392,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,762.97/710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.51

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