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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.38, 988.86 and 507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.38, 988.86 and 507.11 is: 699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.38 : 988.86 = 507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.38/988.86 = 507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.38x = 988.86 × 507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.38x = 501,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,460.46/717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.01

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