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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 979.80 and 612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 979.80 and 612.24 is: 843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 979.80 = 612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/979.80 = 612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 979.80 × 612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 599,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,872.75/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.85

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