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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.60, 987.64 and 519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.60, 987.64 and 519.04 is: 716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.60 : 987.64 = 519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.60/987.64 = 519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.60x = 987.64 × 519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.60x = 512,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,624.67/715.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.36

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