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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 980.88 and 592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 980.88 and 592.46 is: 818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 980.88 = 592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/980.88 = 592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 980.88 × 592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 581,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,127.26/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.37

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