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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.60, 1,063.92 and 645.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.60, 1,063.92 and 645.65 is: 966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.60 : 1,063.92 = 645.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.60/1,063.92 = 645.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.60x = 1,063.92 × 645.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.60x = 686,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,919.95/710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.68

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