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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.13, 981.32 and 431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.13, 981.32 and 431.27 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.13 : 981.32 = 431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.13/981.32 = 431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.13x = 981.32 × 431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.13x = 423,216.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,216.01/711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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