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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.04, 1,072.02 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.04, 1,072.02 and 659.52 is: 991.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.04 : 1,072.02 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.04/1,072.02 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.04x = 1,072.02 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.04x = 707,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,018.63/713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.56

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