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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.99, 1,070.43 and 610.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.99, 1,070.43 and 610.93 is: 917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.99 : 1,070.43 = 610.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.99/1,070.43 = 610.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.99x = 1,070.43 × 610.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.99x = 653,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,957.80/712.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.20

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