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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 989.16 and 710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 989.16 and 710.48 is: 981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 989.16 = 710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/989.16 = 710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 989.16 × 710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 702,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,778.40/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.21

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