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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 981.32 and 600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 981.32 and 600.98 is: 829.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 981.32 = 600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/981.32 = 600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 981.32 × 600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 589,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,753.69/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.56

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