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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.28, 981.14 and 525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.28, 981.14 and 525.25 is: 724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.28 : 981.14 = 525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.28/981.14 = 525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.28x = 981.14 × 525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.28x = 515,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,343.79/711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.53

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