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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 981.84 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 981.84 and 401 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 981.84 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/981.84 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 981.84 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 393,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,717.84/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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