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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.61, 982.02 and 401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.61, 982.02 and 401.11 is: 553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.61 : 982.02 = 401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.61/982.02 = 401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.61x = 982.02 × 401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.61x = 393,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,899.27/711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.53

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