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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.28, 990 and 507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.28, 990 and 507.88 is: 700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.28 : 990 = 507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.28/990 = 507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.28x = 990 × 507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.28x = 502,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,801.20/717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.98

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