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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.38, 1,061.13 and 641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.38, 1,061.13 and 641.88 is: 960.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.38 : 1,061.13 = 641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.38/1,061.13 = 641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.38x = 1,061.13 × 641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.38x = 681,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,118.12/709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.16

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