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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.44, 988.74 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.44, 988.74 and 503.44 is: 694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.44 : 988.74 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.44/988.74 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.44x = 988.74 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.44x = 497,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,771.27/716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.78

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