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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.54, 988.32 and 518.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.54, 988.32 and 518.74 is: 716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.54 : 988.32 = 518.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.54/988.32 = 518.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.54x = 988.32 × 518.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.54x = 512,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,681.12/715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.50

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