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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.94, 981.78 and 587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.94, 981.78 and 587 is: 810.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.94 : 981.78 = 587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.94/981.78 = 587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.94x = 981.78 × 587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.94x = 576,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,304.86/710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.62

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