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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.36, 980.52 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.36, 980.52 and 513.44 is: 708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.36 : 980.52 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.36/980.52 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.36x = 980.52 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.36x = 503,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,438.19/710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.71

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