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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 980.56 and 641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 980.56 and 641.20 is: 884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 980.56 = 641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/980.56 = 641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 980.56 × 641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 628,735.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,735.07/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.99

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