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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.95, 981.11 and 396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.95, 981.11 and 396.20 is: 546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.95 : 981.11 = 396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.95/981.11 = 396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.95x = 981.11 × 396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.95x = 388,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,708.90/710.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.75

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