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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.92, 982.54 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.92, 982.54 and 432.23 is: 596.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.92 : 982.54 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.92/982.54 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.92x = 982.54 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.92x = 424,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,680.96/711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.53

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