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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.94, 1,061.19 and 653.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.94, 1,061.19 and 653.16 is: 974.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.94 : 1,061.19 = 653.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.94/1,061.19 = 653.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.94x = 1,061.19 × 653.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.94x = 693,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,126.86/710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.94

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