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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.20, 979.44 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.20, 979.44 and 514.40 is: 708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.20 : 979.44 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.20/979.44 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.20x = 979.44 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.20x = 503,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,823.94/711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.41

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