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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 989.72 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 989.72 and 519.76 is: 717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 989.72 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/989.72 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 989.72 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 514,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,416.87/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.90

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