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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 986.40 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 986.40 and 658.56 is: 907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 986.40 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/986.40 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 986.40 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 649,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,603.58/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.06

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