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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 1,061.67 and 640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 1,061.67 and 640.80 is: 959.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 1,061.67 = 640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/1,061.67 = 640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 1,061.67 × 640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 680,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,318.14/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.36

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