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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.96, 982.53 and 417.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.96, 982.53 and 417.21 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.96 : 982.53 = 417.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.96/982.53 = 417.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.96x = 982.53 × 417.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.96x = 409,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,921.34/711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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