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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.90, 981.42 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.90, 981.42 and 553.20 is: 763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.90 : 981.42 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.90/981.42 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.90x = 981.42 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.90x = 542,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,921.54/710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.71

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