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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.70, 1,071.08 and 623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.70, 1,071.08 and 623.60 is: 937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.70 : 1,071.08 = 623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.70/1,071.08 = 623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.70x = 1,071.08 × 623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.70x = 667,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,925.49/712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.18

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