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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 712.92 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 712.92 and 504.18 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 712.92 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/712.92 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 712.92 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 359,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,440.01/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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