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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.18, 980.29 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.18, 980.29 and 535.54 is: 739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.18 : 980.29 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.18/980.29 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.18x = 980.29 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.18x = 524,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,984.51/710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.23

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