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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 981.33 and 416.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 981.33 and 416.39 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 981.33 = 416.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/981.33 = 416.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 981.33 × 416.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 408,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,609.53/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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