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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.62, 981.11 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.62, 981.11 and 544.52 is: 751.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.62 : 981.11 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.62/981.11 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.62x = 981.11 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.62x = 534,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,237.83/710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.79

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