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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.15, 981.33 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.15, 981.33 and 396.39 is: 546.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.15 : 981.33 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.15/981.33 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.15x = 981.33 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.15x = 388,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,989.40/711.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.99

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