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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.29, 986.83 and 505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.29, 986.83 and 505.82 is: 697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.29 : 986.83 = 505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.29/986.83 = 505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.29x = 986.83 × 505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.29x = 499,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,158.35/715.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.84

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