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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.72, 980.89 and 679.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.72, 980.89 and 679.58 is: 937.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.72 : 980.89 = 679.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.72/980.89 = 679.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.72x = 980.89 × 679.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.72x = 666,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,599.64/710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.92

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