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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.45, 980.01 and 524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.45, 980.01 and 524.43 is: 722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.45 : 980.01 = 524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.45/980.01 = 524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.45x = 980.01 × 524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.45x = 513,946.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,946.64/711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.39

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