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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.92, 981.60 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.92, 981.60 and 607.80 is: 836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.92 : 981.60 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.92/981.60 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.92x = 981.60 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.92x = 596,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,616.48/712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.86

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