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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 981.21 and 431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 981.21 and 431.34 is: 595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 981.21 = 431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/981.21 = 431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 981.21 × 431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 423,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,235.12/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.33

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