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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.79, 1,064.95 and 709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.79, 1,064.95 and 709.97 is: 1,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.79 : 1,064.95 = 709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.79/1,064.95 = 709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.79x = 1,064.95 × 709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.79x = 756,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,075.45/711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.22

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