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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.35, 980.66 and 500.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.35, 980.66 and 500.72 is: 691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.35 : 980.66 = 500.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.35/980.66 = 500.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.35x = 980.66 × 500.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.35x = 491,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,032.42/710.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.26

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