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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 988.88 and 517.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 988.88 and 517.79 is: 714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 988.88 = 517.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/988.88 = 517.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 988.88 × 517.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 512,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,032.06/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.55

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