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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.76, 980.56 and 524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.76, 980.56 and 524.69 is: 723.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.76 : 980.56 = 524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.76/980.56 = 524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.76x = 980.56 × 524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.76x = 514,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,490.03/710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.86

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