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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.23, 981.56 and 416.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.23, 981.56 and 416.59 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.23 : 981.56 = 416.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.23/981.56 = 416.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.23x = 981.56 × 416.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.23x = 408,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,906.67/711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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