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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 987.68 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 987.68 and 505.92 is: 697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 987.68 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/987.68 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 987.68 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 499,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,687.07/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.73

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