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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 981.63 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 981.63 and 524.70 is: 724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 981.63 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/981.63 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 981.63 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 515,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,061.26/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.54

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