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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 981.06 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 981.06 and 416.12 is: 574.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 981.06 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/981.06 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 981.06 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 408,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,238.69/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.24

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