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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.35, 989.69 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.35, 989.69 and 507.51 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.35 : 989.69 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.35/989.69 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.35x = 989.69 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.35x = 502,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,275.03/717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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