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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.26, 974.93 and 519.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.26, 974.93 and 519.69 is: 717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.26 : 974.93 = 519.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.26/974.93 = 519.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.26x = 974.93 × 519.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.26x = 506,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,658.77/706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.38

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