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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.55, 980.31 and 500.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.55, 980.31 and 500.76 is: 690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.55 : 980.31 = 500.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.55/980.31 = 500.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.55x = 980.31 × 500.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.55x = 490,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,900.04/710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.87

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