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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.04, 980.94 and 514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.04, 980.94 and 514.12 is: 709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.04 : 980.94 = 514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.04/980.94 = 514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.04x = 980.94 × 514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.04x = 504,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,320.35/711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.27

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