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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.96, 981 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.96, 981 and 400.52 is: 552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.96 : 981 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.96/981 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.96x = 981 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.96x = 392,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,910.12/710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.65

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