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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.72, 980.16 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.72, 980.16 and 524.40 is: 723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.72 : 980.16 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.72/980.16 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.72x = 980.16 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.72x = 513,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,995.90/710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.20

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