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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 989.82 and 507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 989.82 and 507.88 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 989.82 = 507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/989.82 = 507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 989.82 × 507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 502,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,709.78/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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