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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.54, 981.85 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.54, 981.85 and 400.98 is: 553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.54 : 981.85 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.54/981.85 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.54x = 981.85 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.54x = 393,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,702.21/711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.31

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