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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.55, 981.51 and 431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.55, 981.51 and 431.56 is: 595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.55 : 981.51 = 431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.55/981.51 = 431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.55x = 981.51 × 431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.55x = 423,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,575.55/711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.29

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