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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 990.11 and 507.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 990.11 and 507.65 is: 700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 990.11 = 507.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/990.11 = 507.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 990.11 × 507.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 502,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,633.09/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.99

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