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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 989.94 and 520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 989.94 and 520.80 is: 718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 989.94 = 520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/989.94 = 520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 989.94 × 520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 515,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,560.75/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.41

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