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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.02, 982.43 and 516.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.02, 982.43 and 516.19 is: 711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.02 : 982.43 = 516.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.02/982.43 = 516.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.02x = 982.43 × 516.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.02x = 507,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,120.54/713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.23

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