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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 973.72 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 973.72 and 519.48 is: 716.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 973.72 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/973.72 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 973.72 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 505,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,828.07/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.15

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