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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 980.90 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 980.90 and 535.82 is: 739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 980.90 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/980.90 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 980.90 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 525,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,585.84/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.45

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