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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.85, 982.34 and 401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.85, 982.34 and 401.35 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.85 : 982.34 = 401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.85/982.34 = 401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.85x = 982.34 × 401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.85x = 394,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,262.16/711.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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