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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.09, 979.65 and 524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.09, 979.65 and 524.03 is: 722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.09 : 979.65 = 524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.09/979.65 = 524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.09x = 979.65 × 524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.09x = 513,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,358.47/710.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.95

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