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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 979.41 and 592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 979.41 and 592.48 is: 816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 979.41 = 592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/979.41 = 592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 979.41 × 592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 580,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,279.84/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.91

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