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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.33, 975.93 and 518.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.33, 975.93 and 518.55 is: 715.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.33 : 975.93 = 518.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.33/975.93 = 518.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.33x = 975.93 × 518.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.33x = 506,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,066.79/707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.46

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