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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.03, 979.58 and 523.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.03, 979.58 and 523.97 is: 722.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.03 : 979.58 = 523.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.03/979.58 = 523.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.03x = 979.58 × 523.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.03x = 513,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,270.53/710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.89

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