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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 715.62 and 518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 715.62 and 518.12 is: 714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 715.62 = 518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/715.62 = 518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 715.62 × 518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 370,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,777.03/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.30

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