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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.16, 985 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.16, 985 and 518.32 is: 714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.16 : 985 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.16/985 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.16x = 985 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.16x = 510,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,545.20/714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.89

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