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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 980.78 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 980.78 and 572.27 is: 790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 980.78 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/980.78 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 980.78 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 561,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,263.21/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.10

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