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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 981.30 and 525.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 981.30 and 525.39 is: 724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 981.30 = 525.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/981.30 = 525.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 981.30 × 525.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 515,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,565.21/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.70

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