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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.57, 980.32 and 524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.57, 980.32 and 524.51 is: 723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.57 : 980.32 = 524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.57/980.32 = 524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.57x = 980.32 × 524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.57x = 514,181.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,181.43/710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.62

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