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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 981.63 and 579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 981.63 and 579.30 is: 800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 981.63 = 579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/981.63 = 579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 981.63 × 579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 568,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,658.26/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.54

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