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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.33, 981.60 and 412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.33, 981.60 and 412.52 is: 569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.33 : 981.60 = 412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.33/981.60 = 412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.33x = 981.60 × 412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.33x = 404,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,929.63/711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.26

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