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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.88, 983.73 and 691.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.88, 983.73 and 691.91 is: 954.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.88 : 983.73 = 691.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.88/983.73 = 691.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.88x = 983.73 × 691.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.88x = 680,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,647.71/712.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.79

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