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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.24, 981.32 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.24, 981.32 and 427.59 is: 589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.24 : 981.32 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.24/981.32 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.24x = 981.32 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.24x = 419,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,602.62/711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.96

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