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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.45, 987.98 and 659.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.45, 987.98 and 659.95 is: 910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.45 : 987.98 = 659.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.45/987.98 = 659.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.45x = 987.98 × 659.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.45x = 652,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,020.90/716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.07

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