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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.02, 981.25 and 536.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.02, 981.25 and 536.06 is: 739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.02 : 981.25 = 536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.02/981.25 = 536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.02x = 981.25 × 536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.02x = 526,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,009.99/711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.79

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