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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.92, 981.50 and 639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.92, 981.50 and 639.02 is: 880.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.92 : 981.50 = 639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.92/981.50 = 639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.92x = 981.50 × 639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.92x = 627,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,190.03/711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.99

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