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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.33, 988.04 and 506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.33, 988.04 and 506.13 is: 698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.33 : 988.04 = 506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.33/988.04 = 506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.33x = 988.04 × 506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.33x = 500,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,074.15/716.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.11

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