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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.13, 981.42 and 412.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.13, 981.42 and 412.49 is: 569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.13 : 981.42 = 412.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.13/981.42 = 412.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.13x = 981.42 × 412.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.13x = 404,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,821.03/711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.26

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