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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.60, 718.60 and 512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.60, 718.60 and 512.60 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.60 : 718.60 = 512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.60/718.60 = 512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.60x = 718.60 × 512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.60x = 368,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,354.36/512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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