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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 991.52 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 991.52 and 520.02 is: 716.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 991.52 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/991.52 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 991.52 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 515,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,608.12/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.84

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