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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 973.82 and 519.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 973.82 and 519.11 is: 716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 973.82 = 519.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/973.82 = 519.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 973.82 × 519.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 505,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,519.78/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.12

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