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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 982.08 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 982.08 and 417 is: 575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 982.08 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/982.08 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 982.08 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 409,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,527.36/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.41

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