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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.17, 980.52 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.17, 980.52 and 593.31 is: 818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.17 : 980.52 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.17/980.52 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.17x = 980.52 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.17x = 581,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,752.32/711.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.03

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