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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.68, 982.68 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.68, 982.68 and 582.08 is: 803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.68 : 982.68 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.68/982.68 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.68x = 982.68 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.68x = 571,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,998.37/711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.73

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