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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.62, 982 and 514.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.62, 982 and 514.79 is: 710.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.62 : 982 = 514.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.62/982 = 514.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.62x = 982 × 514.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.62x = 505,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,523.78/711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.38

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