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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.89, 981.02 and 416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.89, 981.02 and 416.10 is: 574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.89 : 981.02 = 416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.89/981.02 = 416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.89x = 981.02 × 416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.89x = 408,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,202.42/710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.21

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