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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 988.08 and 506.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 988.08 and 506.42 is: 698.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 988.08 = 506.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/988.08 = 506.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 988.08 × 506.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 500,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,383.47/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.63

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