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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.53, 987.90 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.53, 987.90 and 506.16 is: 698.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.53 : 987.90 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.53/987.90 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.53x = 987.90 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.53x = 500,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,035.46/715.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.83

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