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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 971.98 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.12, 971.98 and 518.82 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.12 : 971.98 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.12/971.98 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.12x = 971.98 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.12x = 504,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,281.37/705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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