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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.36, 980.64 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.36, 980.64 and 504 is: 694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.36 : 980.64 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.36/980.64 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.36x = 980.64 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.36x = 494,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,242.56/711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.79

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