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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,068.24 and 656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,068.24 and 656.28 is: 986.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,068.24 = 656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,068.24 = 656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,068.24 × 656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 701,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,064.55/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.03

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