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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 986.26 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 986.26 and 518.04 is: 714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 986.26 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/986.26 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 986.26 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 510,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,922.13/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.98

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