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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.13, 981.48 and 680.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.13, 981.48 and 680.00 is: 938.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.13 : 981.48 = 680.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.13/981.48 = 680.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.13x = 981.48 × 680.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.13x = 667,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,401.49/711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.52

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