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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.52, 1,068.30 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.52, 1,068.30 and 518.04 is: 775.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.52 : 1,068.30 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.52/1,068.30 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.52x = 1,068.30 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.52x = 553,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,422.13/713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.62

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