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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.58, 981.96 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.58, 981.96 and 396.86 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.58 : 981.96 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.58/981.96 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.58x = 981.96 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.58x = 389,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,695.74/711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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