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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.28, 988.20 and 506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.28, 988.20 and 506.82 is: 699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.28 : 988.20 = 506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.28/988.20 = 506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.28x = 988.20 × 506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.28x = 500,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,839.52/716.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.22

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