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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.18, 980.32 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.18, 980.32 and 525.16 is: 724.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.18 : 980.32 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.18/980.32 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.18x = 980.32 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.18x = 514,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,820.78/710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.92

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