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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.58, 1,071.14 and 661.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.58, 1,071.14 and 661.85 is: 994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.58 : 1,071.14 = 661.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.58/1,071.14 = 661.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.58x = 1,071.14 × 661.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.58x = 708,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,934.01/712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.88

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