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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.44, 986.99 and 505.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.44, 986.99 and 505.58 is: 697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.44 : 986.99 = 505.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.44/986.99 = 505.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.44x = 986.99 × 505.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.44x = 498,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,994.94/715.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.47

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