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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.81, 980.93 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.81, 980.93 and 391.80 is: 540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.81 : 980.93 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.81/980.93 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.81x = 980.93 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.81x = 384,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,325.12/710.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.68

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