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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.96, 931.43 and 518.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.96, 931.43 and 518.60 is: 714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.96 : 931.43 = 518.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.96/931.43 = 518.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.96x = 931.43 × 518.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.96x = 483,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,036.24/675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.59

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