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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 990 and 703.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 990 and 703.14 is: 967.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 990 = 703.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/990 = 703.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 990 × 703.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 696,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,108.60/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.46

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