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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 981.03 and 396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 981.03 and 396.15 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 981.03 = 396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/981.03 = 396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 981.03 × 396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 388,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,635.03/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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