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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.59, 991.94 and 509.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.59, 991.94 and 509.07 is: 702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.59 : 991.94 = 509.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.59/991.94 = 509.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.59x = 991.94 × 509.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.59x = 504,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,964.35/718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.72

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