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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.98, 980.86 and 514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.98, 980.86 and 514.06 is: 709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.98 : 980.86 = 514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.98/980.86 = 514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.98x = 980.86 × 514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.98x = 504,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,220.89/710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.19

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