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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 985.02 and 518.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 985.02 and 518.06 is: 713.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 985.02 = 518.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/985.02 = 518.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 985.02 × 518.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 510,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,299.46/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.81

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