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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.19, 985.49 and 694.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.19, 985.49 and 694.78 is: 956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.19 : 985.49 = 694.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.19/985.49 = 694.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.19x = 985.49 × 694.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.19x = 684,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,698.02/716.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.03

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