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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 985.44 and 517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 985.44 and 517.76 is: 714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 985.44 = 517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/985.44 = 517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 985.44 × 517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 510,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,221.41/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.04

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