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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.09, 981.36 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.09, 981.36 and 416.25 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.09 : 981.36 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.09/981.36 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.09x = 981.36 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.09x = 408,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,491.10/711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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