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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.24, 981.36 and 525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.24, 981.36 and 525.48 is: 725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.24 : 981.36 = 525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.24/981.36 = 525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.24x = 981.36 × 525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.24x = 515,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,685.05/711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.05

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