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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.35, 984.51 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.35, 984.51 and 517.52 is: 713.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.35 : 984.51 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.35/984.51 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.35x = 984.51 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.35x = 509,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,503.62/714.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.24

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