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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.01, 985.64 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.01, 985.64 and 518.72 is: 715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.01 : 985.64 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.01/985.64 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.01x = 985.64 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.01x = 511,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,263.66/715.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.05

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