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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.14, 980.52 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.14, 980.52 and 524.60 is: 723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.14 : 980.52 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.14/980.52 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.14x = 980.52 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.14x = 514,380.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,380.79/711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.32

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