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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.59, 981.99 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.59, 981.99 and 401.09 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.59 : 981.99 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.59/981.99 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.59x = 981.99 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.59x = 393,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,861.46/711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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