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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.62, 985.82 and 505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.62, 985.82 and 505.56 is: 696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.62 : 985.82 = 505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.62/985.82 = 505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.62x = 985.82 × 505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.62x = 498,391.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,391.16/715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.45

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