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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.21, 978.13 and 611.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.21, 978.13 and 611.93 is: 842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.21 : 978.13 = 611.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.21/978.13 = 611.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.21x = 978.13 × 611.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.21x = 598,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,547.09/710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.77

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