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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.41, 986.94 and 518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.41, 986.94 and 518.58 is: 715.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.41 : 986.94 = 518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.41/986.94 = 518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.41x = 986.94 × 518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.41x = 511,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,807.35/715.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.40

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