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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 986.18 and 702.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 986.18 and 702.81 is: 973.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 986.18 = 702.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/986.18 = 702.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 986.18 × 702.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 693,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,093.65/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.83

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