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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.94, 982.08 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.94, 982.08 and 564.60 is: 779.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.94 : 982.08 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.94/982.08 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.94x = 982.08 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.94x = 554,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,482.37/710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.93

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