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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.40, 1,066.20 and 654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.40, 1,066.20 and 654.80 is: 979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.40 : 1,066.20 = 654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.40/1,066.20 = 654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.40x = 1,066.20 × 654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.40x = 698,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,147.76/712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.99

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