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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.94, 972.86 and 519.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.94, 972.86 and 519.27 is: 716.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.94 : 972.86 = 519.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.94/972.86 = 519.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.94x = 972.86 × 519.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.94x = 505,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,177.01/704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.62

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