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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.08, 980.93 and 612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.08, 980.93 and 612.66 is: 845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.08 : 980.93 = 612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.08/980.93 = 612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.08x = 980.93 × 612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.08x = 600,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,976.57/711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.17

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