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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.79, 981.42 and 593.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.79, 981.42 and 593.93 is: 818.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.79 : 981.42 = 593.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.79/981.42 = 593.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.79x = 981.42 × 593.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.79x = 582,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,895.01/711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.92

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