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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,066.57 and 643.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,066.57 and 643.64 is: 964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,066.57 = 643.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,066.57 = 643.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,066.57 × 643.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 686,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,480.17/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.05

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