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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.37, 990.48 and 705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.37, 990.48 and 705.90 is: 976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.37 : 990.48 = 705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.37/990.48 = 705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.37x = 990.48 × 705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.37x = 699,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,179.83/716.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.00

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