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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 980.58 and 555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 980.58 and 555.40 is: 766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 980.58 = 555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/980.58 = 555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 980.58 × 555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 544,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,614.13/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.07

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