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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 982 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 982 and 435.60 is: 601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 982 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/982 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 982 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 427,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,759.20/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.12

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