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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 981.54 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 981.54 and 525.40 is: 724.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 981.54 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/981.54 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 981.54 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 515,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,701.12/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.58

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