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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.86, 982.37 and 413.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.86, 982.37 and 413.17 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.86 : 982.37 = 413.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.86/982.37 = 413.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.86x = 982.37 × 413.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.86x = 405,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,882.41/711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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