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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.15, 1,063.74 and 676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.15, 1,063.74 and 676.36 is: 1,014.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.15 : 1,063.74 = 676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.15/1,063.74 = 676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.15x = 1,063.74 × 676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.15x = 719,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,471.19/709.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.55

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