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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.48, 990.12 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.48, 990.12 and 511.12 is: 704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.48 : 990.12 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.48/990.12 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.48x = 990.12 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.48x = 506,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,070.13/718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.36

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