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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 979.24 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 979.24 and 511.04 is: 704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 979.24 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/979.24 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 979.24 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 500,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,430.81/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.36

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