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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 981.70 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 981.70 and 526.16 is: 726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 981.70 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/981.70 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 981.70 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 516,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,531.27/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.30

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