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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 982.02 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 982.02 and 396.84 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 982.02 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/982.02 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 982.02 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 389,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,704.82/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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