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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 983.10 and 579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 983.10 and 579.34 is: 801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 983.10 = 579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/983.10 = 579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 983.10 × 579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 569,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,549.15/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.55

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