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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 981.06 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 981.06 and 400.44 is: 552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 981.06 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/981.06 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 981.06 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 392,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,855.67/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.54

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