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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.40, 982.98 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.40, 982.98 and 581.80 is: 803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.40 : 982.98 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.40/982.98 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.40x = 982.98 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.40x = 571,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,897.76/711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.90

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