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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.27, 981.77 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.27, 981.77 and 416.61 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.27 : 981.77 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.27/981.77 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.27x = 981.77 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.27x = 409,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,013.12/711.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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