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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.62, 714.86 and 505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.62, 714.86 and 505.70 is: 698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.62 : 714.86 = 505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.62/714.86 = 505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.62x = 714.86 × 505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.62x = 361,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,502.59/517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.40

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