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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.31, 980.67 and 544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.31, 980.67 and 544.21 is: 751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.31 : 980.67 = 544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.31/980.67 = 544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.31x = 980.67 × 544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.31x = 533,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,690.42/710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.35

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