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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.09, 989.00 and 663.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.09, 989.00 and 663.41 is: 913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.09 : 989.00 = 663.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.09/989.00 = 663.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.09x = 989.00 × 663.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.09x = 656,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,116.62/718.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.70

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