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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.35, 991.04 and 521.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.35, 991.04 and 521.43 is: 719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.35 : 991.04 = 521.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.35/991.04 = 521.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.35x = 991.04 × 521.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.35x = 516,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,755.38/718.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.36

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