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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.37, 991.73 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.37, 991.73 and 508.72 is: 702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.37 : 991.73 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.37/991.73 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.37x = 991.73 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.37x = 504,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,512.89/718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.30

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