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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 981.84 and 556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 981.84 and 556.48 is: 768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 981.84 = 556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/981.84 = 556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 981.84 × 556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 546,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,374.32/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.93

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