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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.54, 992.04 and 509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.54, 992.04 and 509.16 is: 702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.54 : 992.04 = 509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.54/992.04 = 509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.54x = 992.04 × 509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.54x = 505,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,107.09/718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.96

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