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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 980.91 and 564.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 980.91 and 564.03 is: 778.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 980.91 = 564.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/980.91 = 564.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 980.91 × 564.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 553,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,262.67/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.84

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