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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.87, 982.53 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.87, 982.53 and 432.12 is: 596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.87 : 982.53 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.87/982.53 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.87x = 982.53 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.87x = 424,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,570.86/711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.42

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