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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 988.97 and 519.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 988.97 and 519.93 is: 717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 988.97 = 519.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/988.97 = 519.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 988.97 × 519.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 514,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,192.57/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.29

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