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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.41, 1,068.68 and 518.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.41, 1,068.68 and 518.85 is: 775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.41 : 1,068.68 = 518.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.41/1,068.68 = 518.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.41x = 1,068.68 × 518.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.41x = 554,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,484.62/715.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.06

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