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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 981.90 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 981.90 and 432 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 981.90 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/981.90 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 981.90 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 424,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,180.80/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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