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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.55, 980.49 and 524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.55, 980.49 and 524.14 is: 723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.55 : 980.49 = 524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.55/980.49 = 524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.55x = 980.49 × 524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.55x = 513,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,917.79/710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.27

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