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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 987.04 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 987.04 and 519.24 is: 716.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 987.04 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/987.04 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 987.04 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 512,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,510.91/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.64

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