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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.95, 982.22 and 432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.95, 982.22 and 432.08 is: 596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.95 : 982.22 = 432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.95/982.22 = 432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.95x = 982.22 × 432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.95x = 424,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,397.62/711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.11

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