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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.59, 980.81 and 563.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.59, 980.81 and 563.96 is: 777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.59 : 980.81 = 563.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.59/980.81 = 563.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.59x = 980.81 × 563.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.59x = 553,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,139.35/711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.33

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