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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.96, 981.12 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.96, 981.12 and 396.27 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.96 : 981.12 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.96/981.12 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.96x = 981.12 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.96x = 388,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,788.42/710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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