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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.88, 982.44 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.88, 982.44 and 432.04 is: 596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.88 : 982.44 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.88/982.44 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.88x = 982.44 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.88x = 424,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,453.38/711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.24

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