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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 980.28 and 524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.66, 980.28 and 524.63 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.66 : 980.28 = 524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.66/980.28 = 524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.66x = 980.28 × 524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.66x = 514,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,279.40/710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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