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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.66, 982.08 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.66, 982.08 and 396.91 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.66 : 982.08 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.66/982.08 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.66x = 982.08 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.66x = 389,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,797.37/711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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