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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.76, 982.02 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.76, 982.02 and 417.04 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.76 : 982.02 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.76/982.02 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.76x = 982.02 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.76x = 409,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,541.62/711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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