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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.69, 982.10 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.69, 982.10 and 417.12 is: 575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.69 : 982.10 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.69/982.10 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.69x = 982.10 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.69x = 409,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,651.47/711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.60

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