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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.90, 982.53 and 516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.90, 982.53 and 516.06 is: 712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.90 : 982.53 = 516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.90/982.53 = 516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.90x = 982.53 × 516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.90x = 507,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,044.43/711.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.24

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