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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.44, 981.56 and 431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.44, 981.56 and 431.84 is: 595.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.44 : 981.56 = 431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.44/981.56 = 431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.44x = 981.56 × 431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.44x = 423,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,876.87/711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.80

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