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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 981.27 and 400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 981.27 and 400.56 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 981.27 = 400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/981.27 = 400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 981.27 × 400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 393,057.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,057.51/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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