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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.25, 981.41 and 400.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.25, 981.41 and 400.69 is: 552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.25 : 981.41 = 400.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.25/981.41 = 400.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.25x = 981.41 × 400.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.25x = 393,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,241.17/711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.89

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