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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.52, 981.90 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.52, 981.90 and 416.96 is: 575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.52 : 981.90 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.52/981.90 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.52x = 981.90 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.52x = 409,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,413.02/711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.41

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