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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 982.95 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 982.95 and 580.38 is: 801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 982.95 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/982.95 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 982.95 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 570,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,484.52/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.69

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