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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.88, 986.34 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.88, 986.34 and 508.52 is: 700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.88 : 986.34 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.88/986.34 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.88x = 986.34 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.88x = 501,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,573.62/715.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.64

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