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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.11, 981.24 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.11, 981.24 and 416.36 is: 574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.11 : 981.24 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.11/981.24 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.11x = 981.24 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.11x = 408,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,549.09/711.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.52

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