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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 995.90 and 710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 995.90 and 710.10 is: 986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 995.90 = 710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/995.90 = 710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 995.90 × 710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 707,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,185.04/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.52

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