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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.50, 981.89 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.50, 981.89 and 396.80 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.50 : 981.89 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.50/981.89 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.50x = 981.89 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.50x = 389,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,612.23/711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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