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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.61, 991.51 and 521.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.61, 991.51 and 521.78 is: 719.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.61 : 991.51 = 521.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.61/991.51 = 521.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.61x = 991.51 × 521.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.61x = 517,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,343.83/718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.93

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