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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.11, 981.35 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.11, 981.35 and 392.09 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.11 : 981.35 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.11/981.35 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.11x = 981.35 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.11x = 384,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,770.65/711.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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