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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.65, 982.62 and 673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.65, 982.62 and 673.68 is: 928.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.65 : 982.62 = 673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.65/982.62 = 673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.65x = 982.62 × 673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.65x = 661,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,971.44/712.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.89

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