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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.65, 982.00 and 396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.65, 982.00 and 396.89 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.65 : 982.00 = 396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.65/982.00 = 396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.65x = 982.00 × 396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.65x = 389,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,745.25/711.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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