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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.22, 980.76 and 601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.22, 980.76 and 601.24 is: 827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.22 : 980.76 = 601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.22/980.76 = 601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.22x = 980.76 × 601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.22x = 589,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,672.14/712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.94

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