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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.61, 719.73 and 516.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.61, 719.73 and 516.05 is: 713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.61 : 719.73 = 516.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.61/719.73 = 516.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.61x = 719.73 × 516.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.61x = 371,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,418.47/520.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.43

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