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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 985.77 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 985.77 and 518.40 is: 714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 985.77 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/985.77 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 985.77 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 511,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,023.17/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.76

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