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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.20, 980 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.20, 980 and 563.20 is: 777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.20 : 980 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.20/980 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.20x = 980 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.20x = 551,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,936/710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.16

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