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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 991.20 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 991.20 and 508.88 is: 701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 991.20 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/991.20 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 991.20 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 504,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,401.86/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.73

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