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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.24, 981.48 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.24, 981.48 and 396.54 is: 547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.24 : 981.48 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.24/981.48 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.24x = 981.48 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.24x = 389,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,191.46/711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.20

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