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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.48, 987.54 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.48, 987.54 and 517.04 is: 712.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.48 : 987.54 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.48/987.54 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.48x = 987.54 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.48x = 510,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,597.68/716.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.65

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