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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 988.32 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 988.32 and 520.32 is: 717.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 988.32 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/988.32 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 988.32 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 514,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,242.66/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.09

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