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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.32, 1,066.32 and 658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.32, 1,066.32 and 658.32 is: 985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.32 : 1,066.32 = 658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.32/1,066.32 = 658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.32x = 1,066.32 × 658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.32x = 701,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,979.78/712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.48

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