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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713, 983.40 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713, 983.40 and 660.80 is: 911.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713 : 983.40 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713/983.40 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713x = 983.40 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713x = 649,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,830.72/713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.40

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