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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 987.30 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 987.30 and 664.20 is: 915.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 987.30 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/987.30 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 987.30 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 655,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,764.66/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.82

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