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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.64, 985.80 and 517.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.64, 985.80 and 517.92 is: 714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.64 : 985.80 = 517.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.64/985.80 = 517.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.64x = 985.80 × 517.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.64x = 510,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,565.54/714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.44

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