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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 982.27 and 680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 982.27 and 680.58 is: 939.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 982.27 = 680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/982.27 = 680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 982.27 × 680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 668,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,513.32/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.29

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