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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.36, 982.89 and 565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.36, 982.89 and 565.29 is: 781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.36 : 982.89 = 565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.36/982.89 = 565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.36x = 982.89 × 565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.36x = 555,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,617.89/711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.06

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