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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.30, 980.70 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.30, 980.70 and 544.22 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.30 : 980.70 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.30/980.70 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.30x = 980.70 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.30x = 533,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,716.55/710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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