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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 986.32 and 659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 986.32 and 659.60 is: 910.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 986.32 = 659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/986.32 = 659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 986.32 × 659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 650,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,576.67/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.25

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