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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.21, 982.97 and 656.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.21, 982.97 and 656.62 is: 906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.21 : 982.97 = 656.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.21/982.97 = 656.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.21x = 982.97 × 656.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.21x = 645,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,437.76/712.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.25

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