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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 989.40 and 698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.16, 989.40 and 698 is: 961.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.16 : 989.40 = 698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.16/989.40 = 698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.16x = 989.40 × 698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.16x = 690,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,601.20/718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.63

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