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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.86, 980.31 and 631.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.86, 980.31 and 631.93 is: 871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.86 : 980.31 = 631.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.86/980.31 = 631.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.86x = 980.31 × 631.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.86x = 619,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,487.30/710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.46

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