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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.30, 981.36 and 576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.30, 981.36 and 576.26 is: 796.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.30 : 981.36 = 576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.30/981.36 = 576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.30x = 981.36 × 576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.30x = 565,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,518.51/710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.17

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