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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.16, 981.66 and 536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.16, 981.66 and 536.92 is: 741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.16 : 981.66 = 536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.16/981.66 = 536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.16x = 981.66 × 536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.16x = 527,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,072.89/711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.15

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