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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.66, 982.02 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.66, 982.02 and 396.93 is: 547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.66 : 982.02 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.66/982.02 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.66x = 982.02 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.66x = 389,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,793.20/711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.72

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