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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 991.38 and 657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 991.38 and 657.30 is: 905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 991.38 = 657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/991.38 = 657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 991.38 × 657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 651,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,634.07/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.95

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