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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.72, 1,069.08 and 650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.72, 1,069.08 and 650.08 is: 975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.72 : 1,069.08 = 650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.72/1,069.08 = 650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.72x = 1,069.08 × 650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.72x = 694,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,987.53/712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.12

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