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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.84, 981.64 and 606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.84, 981.64 and 606.80 is: 836.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 981.64 = 606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/981.64 = 606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 981.64 × 606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 595,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,659.15/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.79

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