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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.41, 979.31 and 665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.41, 979.31 and 665.13 is: 918.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.41 : 979.31 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.41/979.31 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.41x = 979.31 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.41x = 651,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,365.13/709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.18

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