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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.88, 989.66 and 507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.88, 989.66 and 507.22 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.88 : 989.66 = 507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.88/989.66 = 507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.88x = 989.66 × 507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.88x = 501,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,975.35/716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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