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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.26, 985.29 and 675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.26, 985.29 and 675.94 is: 929.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.26 : 985.29 = 675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.26/985.29 = 675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.26x = 985.29 × 675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.26x = 665,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,996.92/716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.83

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