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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.13, 981.36 and 400.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.13, 981.36 and 400.63 is: 552.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.13 : 981.36 = 400.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.13/981.36 = 400.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.13x = 981.36 × 400.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.13x = 393,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,155.35/711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.86

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