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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 980.22 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 980.22 and 535.32 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 980.22 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/980.22 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 980.22 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 524,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,731.37/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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