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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.92, 1,070.43 and 616.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.92, 1,070.43 and 616.18 is: 925.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.92 : 1,070.43 = 616.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.92/1,070.43 = 616.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.92x = 1,070.43 × 616.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.92x = 659,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,577.56/712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.18

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