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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.96, 988.53 and 520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.96, 988.53 and 520.40 is: 717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.96 : 988.53 = 520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.96/988.53 = 520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.96x = 988.53 × 520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.96x = 514,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,431.01/716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.52

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