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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.34, 720.26 and 517.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.34, 720.26 and 517.07 is: 713.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.34 : 720.26 = 517.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.34/720.26 = 517.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.34x = 720.26 × 517.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.34x = 372,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,424.05/522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.00

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