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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.12, 985.76 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.12, 985.76 and 518.32 is: 714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.12 : 985.76 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.12/985.76 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.12x = 985.76 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.12x = 510,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,939.12/715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.48

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