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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.21, 985.70 and 515.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.21, 985.70 and 515.00 is: 710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.21 : 985.70 = 515.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.21/985.70 = 515.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.21x = 985.70 × 515.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.21x = 507,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,628.00/714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.75

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