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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.18, 973.20 and 519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.18, 973.20 and 519.52 is: 716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.18 : 973.20 = 519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.18/973.20 = 519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.18x = 973.20 × 519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.18x = 505,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,596.86/705.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.98

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