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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.66, 989.62 and 693.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.66, 989.62 and 693.42 is: 957.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.66 : 989.62 = 693.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.66/989.62 = 693.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.66x = 989.62 × 693.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.66x = 686,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,222.30/716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.53

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