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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.26, 980.52 and 586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.26, 980.52 and 586.74 is: 808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.26 : 980.52 = 586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.26/980.52 = 586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.26x = 980.52 × 586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.26x = 575,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,310.30/711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.86

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