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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 978.99 and 617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 978.99 and 617.52 is: 850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 978.99 = 617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/978.99 = 617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 978.99 × 617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 604,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,547.26/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.55

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