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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 980.59 and 612.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 980.59 and 612.41 is: 844.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 980.59 = 612.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/980.59 = 612.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 980.59 × 612.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 600,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,519.14/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.82

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