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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 979.82 and 524.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.22, 979.82 and 524.15 is: 723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.22 : 979.82 = 524.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.22/979.82 = 524.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.22x = 979.82 × 524.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.22x = 513,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,572.65/710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.12

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