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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 985.86 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 985.86 and 517.68 is: 714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 985.86 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/985.86 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 985.86 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 510,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,360.00/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.19

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