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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.90, 1,065.68 and 652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.90, 1,065.68 and 652.50 is: 978.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.90 : 1,065.68 = 652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.90/1,065.68 = 652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.90x = 1,065.68 × 652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.90x = 695,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,357.83/710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.14

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