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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.10, 981.03 and 514.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.10, 981.03 and 514.18 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.10 : 981.03 = 514.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.10/981.03 = 514.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.10x = 981.03 × 514.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.10x = 504,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,426.01/711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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