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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.79, 980.81 and 524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.79, 980.81 and 524.98 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.79 : 980.81 = 524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.79/980.81 = 524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.79x = 980.81 × 524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.79x = 514,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,906.20/711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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