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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.07, 1,063.74 and 663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.07, 1,063.74 and 663.36 is: 989.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.07 : 1,063.74 = 663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.07/1,063.74 = 663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.07x = 1,063.74 × 663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.07x = 705,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,642.57/713.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.58

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