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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 985.61 and 517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 985.61 and 517.47 is: 714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 985.61 = 517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/985.61 = 517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 985.61 × 517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 510,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,024.90/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.32

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