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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.08, 978.80 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.08, 978.80 and 593.44 is: 818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.08 : 978.80 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.08/978.80 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.08x = 978.80 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.08x = 580,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,859.07/710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.02

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