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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.73, 988.65 and 505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.73, 988.65 and 505.17 is: 757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.73 : 988.65 = 505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.73/988.65 = 505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.73x = 988.65 × 505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.73x = 499,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,436.32/659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.03

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