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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 987.99 and 519.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 987.99 and 519.33 is: 716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 987.99 = 519.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/987.99 = 519.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 987.99 × 519.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 513,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,092.85/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.45

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