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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.19, 990.95 and 519.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.19, 990.95 and 519.31 is: 716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.19 : 990.95 = 519.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.19/990.95 = 519.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.19x = 990.95 × 519.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.19x = 514,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,610.24/718.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.54

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