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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 980.16 and 535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 980.16 and 535.88 is: 738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 980.16 = 535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/980.16 = 535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 980.16 × 535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 525,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,248.14/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.91

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