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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.58, 986.19 and 515.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.58, 986.19 and 515.58 is: 711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.58 : 986.19 = 515.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.58/986.19 = 515.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.58x = 986.19 × 515.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.58x = 508,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,459.84/714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.55

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