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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.19, 980.11 and 514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.19, 980.11 and 514.36 is: 708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.19 : 980.11 = 514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.19/980.11 = 514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.19x = 980.11 × 514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.19x = 504,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,129.38/711.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.85

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