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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.96, 992.52 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.96, 992.52 and 510.16 is: 704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.96 : 992.52 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.96/992.52 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.96x = 992.52 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.96x = 506,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,344.00/718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.27

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