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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 980.51 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 980.51 and 618.03 is: 853.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 980.51 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/980.51 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 980.51 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 605,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,981.51/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.05

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