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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.26, 992.41 and 520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.26, 992.41 and 520.38 is: 718.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.26 : 992.41 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.26/992.41 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.26x = 992.41 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.26x = 516,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,429.01/719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.00

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