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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 988.47 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 988.47 and 506.56 is: 698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 988.47 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/988.47 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 988.47 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 500,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,719.36/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.31

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