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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.20, 981.36 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.20, 981.36 and 431.52 is: 595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.20 : 981.36 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.20/981.36 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.20x = 981.36 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.20x = 423,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,476.47/711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.44

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