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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 981.04 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 981.04 and 396.17 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 981.04 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/981.04 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 981.04 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 388,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,658.62/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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