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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 981.14 and 396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 981.14 and 396.15 is: 546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 981.14 = 396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/981.14 = 396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 981.14 × 396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 388,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,676.23/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.72

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