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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.30, 980.15 and 523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.30, 980.15 and 523.89 is: 722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.30 : 980.15 = 523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.30/980.15 = 523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.30x = 980.15 × 523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.30x = 513,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,491.92/710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.92

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