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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 979.99 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 979.99 and 524.28 is: 723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 979.99 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/979.99 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 979.99 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 513,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,789.16/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.30

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