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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 988.56 and 519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 988.56 and 519.92 is: 717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 988.56 = 519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/988.56 = 519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 988.56 × 519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 513,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,972.12/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.20

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