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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.99, 981.09 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.99, 981.09 and 396.22 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.99 : 981.09 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.99/981.09 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.99x = 981.09 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.99x = 388,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,722.57/710.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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