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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 980.55 and 415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 980.55 and 415.85 is: 573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 980.55 = 415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/980.55 = 415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 980.55 × 415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 407,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,756.81/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.68

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