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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.54, 986.61 and 663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.54, 986.61 and 663.70 is: 915.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.54 : 986.61 = 663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.54/986.61 = 663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.54x = 986.61 × 663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.54x = 654,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,813.06/715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.13

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