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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 981.12 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 981.12 and 435.12 is: 600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 981.12 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/981.12 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 981.12 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 426,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,904.93/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.33

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