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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 998.91 and 711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 998.91 and 711.30 is: 988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 998.91 = 711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/998.91 = 711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 998.91 × 711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 710,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,524.68/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.32

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