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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.02, 980.52 and 501.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.02, 980.52 and 501.14 is: 691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.02 : 980.52 = 501.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.02/980.52 = 501.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.02x = 980.52 × 501.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.02x = 491,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,377.79/711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.09

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