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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 979.76 and 524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 979.76 and 524.25 is: 723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 979.76 = 524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/979.76 = 524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 979.76 × 524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 513,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,640.49/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.15

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