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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.26, 987.26 and 654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.26, 987.26 and 654.30 is: 901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.26 : 987.26 = 654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.26/987.26 = 654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.26x = 987.26 × 654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.26x = 645,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,964.22/716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.86

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