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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 979.56 and 627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 979.56 and 627.21 is: 865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 979.56 = 627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/979.56 = 627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 979.56 × 627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 614,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,389.83/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.22

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