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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.37, 988.97 and 506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.37, 988.97 and 506.72 is: 699.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.37 : 988.97 = 506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.37/988.97 = 506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.37x = 988.97 × 506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.37x = 501,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,123.40/716.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.53

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