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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.75, 981.51 and 628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.75, 981.51 and 628.30 is: 865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.75 : 981.51 = 628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.75/981.51 = 628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.75x = 981.51 × 628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.75x = 616,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,682.73/712.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.22

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