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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 982.10 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 982.10 and 396.95 is: 547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 982.10 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/982.10 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 982.10 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 389,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,837.70/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.74

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