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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.35, 987.27 and 519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.35, 987.27 and 519.52 is: 716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.35 : 987.27 = 519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.35/987.27 = 519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.35x = 987.27 × 519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.35x = 512,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,906.51/716.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.00

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