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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 986.25 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 986.25 and 517.24 is: 714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 986.25 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/986.25 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 986.25 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 510,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,127.95/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.42

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