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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 998.16 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 998.16 and 516 is: 712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 998.16 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/998.16 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 998.16 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 515,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,050.56/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.50

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