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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.55, 981.30 and 607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.55, 981.30 and 607.02 is: 837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.55 : 981.30 = 607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.55/981.30 = 607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.55x = 981.30 × 607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.55x = 595,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,663.82/711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.14

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