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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.03, 981.24 and 536.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.03, 981.24 and 536.07 is: 739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.03 : 981.24 = 536.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.03/981.24 = 536.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.03x = 981.24 × 536.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.03x = 526,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,013.33/711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.79

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