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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.93, 983.13 and 577.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.93, 983.13 and 577.47 is: 797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.93 : 983.13 = 577.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.93/983.13 = 577.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.93x = 983.13 × 577.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.93x = 567,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,728.08/711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.45

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