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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 981.84 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 981.84 and 401.04 is: 553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 981.84 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/981.84 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 981.84 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 393,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,757.11/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.34

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