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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 981.84 and 396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 981.84 and 396.75 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 981.84 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/981.84 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 981.84 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 389,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,545.02/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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