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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 982.05 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 982.05 and 416.90 is: 575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 982.05 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/982.05 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 982.05 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 409,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,416.65/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.38

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