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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.62, 981.91 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.62, 981.91 and 416.88 is: 575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.62 : 981.91 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.62/981.91 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.62x = 981.91 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.62x = 409,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,338.64/711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.22

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