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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.87, 982.35 and 417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.87, 982.35 and 417.18 is: 575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.87 : 982.35 = 417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.87/982.35 = 417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.87x = 982.35 × 417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.87x = 409,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,816.77/711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.69

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