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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 982.13 and 564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 982.13 and 564.71 is: 779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 982.13 = 564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/982.13 = 564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 982.13 × 564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 554,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,610.90/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.25

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