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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.07, 990.23 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.07, 990.23 and 521.64 is: 719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.07 : 990.23 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.07/990.23 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.07x = 990.23 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.07x = 516,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,540.97/718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.35

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