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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.86, 982.32 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.86, 982.32 and 401.42 is: 553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.86 : 982.32 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.86/982.32 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.86x = 982.32 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.86x = 394,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,322.89/711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.93

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