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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.06, 980.79 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.06, 980.79 and 544.82 is: 752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.06 : 980.79 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.06/980.79 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.06x = 980.79 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.06x = 534,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,354.01/710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.55

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