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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 982 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 982 and 416.84 is: 575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 982 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/982 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 982 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 409,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,336.88/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.27

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