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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 981.34 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 981.34 and 416.42 is: 574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 981.34 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/981.34 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 981.34 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 408,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,643.66/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.65

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