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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 979.56 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 979.56 and 513.90 is: 708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 979.56 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/979.56 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 979.56 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 503,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,395.88/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.55

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