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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 990.40 and 507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 990.40 and 507.94 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 990.40 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/990.40 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 990.40 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 503,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,063.78/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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