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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.86, 982.34 and 397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.86, 982.34 and 397.10 is: 547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.86 : 982.34 = 397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.86/982.34 = 397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.86x = 982.34 × 397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.86x = 390,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,087.21/711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.98

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