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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 991.35 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 991.35 and 511.74 is: 705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 991.35 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/991.35 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 991.35 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 507,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,313.45/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.96

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