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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.08, 979.66 and 524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.08, 979.66 and 524.02 is: 722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.08 : 979.66 = 524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.08/979.66 = 524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.08x = 979.66 × 524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.08x = 513,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,361.43/710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.96

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