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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104, 1,524.20 and 711.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104, 1,524.20 and 711.71 is: 982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104 : 1,524.20 = 711.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104/1,524.20 = 711.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104x = 1,524.20 × 711.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104x = 1,084,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,788.38/1,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.60

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