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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.35, 985.89 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.35, 985.89 and 518.52 is: 714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.35 : 985.89 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.35/985.89 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.35x = 985.89 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.35x = 511,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,203.68/715.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.62

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