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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 979.97 and 586.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 979.97 and 586.26 is: 808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 979.97 = 586.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/979.97 = 586.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 979.97 × 586.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 574,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,514.28/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.04

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