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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,068.93 and 609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,068.93 and 609.93 is: 915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,068.93 = 609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,068.93 = 609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,068.93 × 609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 651,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,972.47/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.70

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