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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.33, 981.75 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.33, 981.75 and 416.76 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.33 : 981.75 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.33/981.75 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.33x = 981.75 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.33x = 409,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,149.22/711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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