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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.50, 980.22 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.50, 980.22 and 524.44 is: 723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.50 : 980.22 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.50/980.22 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.50x = 980.22 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.50x = 514,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,066.58/710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.53

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