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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.70, 982.05 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.70, 982.05 and 432.02 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.70 : 982.05 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.70/982.05 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.70x = 982.05 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.70x = 424,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,265.24/711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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