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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.57, 981.91 and 396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.57, 981.91 and 396.81 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.57 : 981.91 = 396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.57/981.91 = 396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.57x = 981.91 × 396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.57x = 389,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,631.71/711.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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