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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.05, 979.26 and 605.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.05, 979.26 and 605.17 is: 834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.05 : 979.26 = 605.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.05/979.26 = 605.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.05x = 979.26 × 605.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.05x = 592,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,618.77/710.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.62

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