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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.90, 998.76 and 710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.90, 998.76 and 710.26 is: 986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.90 : 998.76 = 710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.90/998.76 = 710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.90x = 998.76 × 710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.90x = 709,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,379.28/718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.76

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