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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 979.44 and 563.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.22, 979.44 and 563.21 is: 776.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.22 : 979.44 = 563.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.22/979.44 = 563.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.22x = 979.44 × 563.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.22x = 551,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,622.69/710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.69

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