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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 989.92 and 518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 989.92 and 518.58 is: 715.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 989.92 = 518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/989.92 = 518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 989.92 × 518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 513,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,352.71/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.18

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