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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.76, 981.24 and 536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.76, 981.24 and 536.88 is: 741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.76 : 981.24 = 536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.76/981.24 = 536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.76x = 981.24 × 536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.76x = 526,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,808.13/710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.19

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