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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.98, 981.13 and 396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.98, 981.13 and 396.23 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.98 : 981.13 = 396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.98/981.13 = 396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.98x = 981.13 × 396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.98x = 388,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,751.67/710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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