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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.89, 980.68 and 553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.89, 980.68 and 553.24 is: 763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.89 : 980.68 = 553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.89/980.68 = 553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.89x = 980.68 × 553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.89x = 542,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,547.57/710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.20

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