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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.78, 980.67 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.78, 980.67 and 593.31 is: 817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.78 : 980.67 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.78/980.67 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.78x = 980.67 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.78x = 581,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,841.32/711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.45

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