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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 980.91 and 561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 980.91 and 561.60 is: 774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 980.91 = 561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/980.91 = 561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 980.91 × 561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 550,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,879.06/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.99

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