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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.17, 992.52 and 520.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.17, 992.52 and 520.11 is: 717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.17 : 992.52 = 520.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.17/992.52 = 520.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.17x = 992.52 × 520.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.17x = 516,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,219.58/719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.80

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