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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 990.72 and 690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 990.72 and 690.24 is: 954.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 990.72 = 690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/990.72 = 690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 990.72 × 690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 683,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,834.57/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.86

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