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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 1,070.01 and 658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 1,070.01 and 658.26 is: 989.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 1,070.01 = 658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/1,070.01 = 658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 1,070.01 × 658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 704,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,344.78/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.64

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