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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 989.22 and 693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 989.22 and 693.52 is: 957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 989.22 = 693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/989.22 = 693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 989.22 × 693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 686,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,043.85/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.89

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