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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.16, 981.25 and 416.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.16, 981.25 and 416.37 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.16 : 981.25 = 416.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.16/981.25 = 416.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.16x = 981.25 × 416.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.16x = 408,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,562.02/711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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