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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.04, 980.40 and 659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.04, 980.40 and 659.20 is: 908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.04 : 980.40 = 659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.04/980.40 = 659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.04x = 980.40 × 659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.04x = 646,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,279.68/711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.92

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