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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 990.78 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 990.78 and 699 is: 963.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 990.78 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/990.78 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 990.78 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 692,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,555.22/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.01

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