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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.07, 1,067.45 and 659.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.07, 1,067.45 and 659.07 is: 986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.07 : 1,067.45 = 659.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.07/1,067.45 = 659.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.07x = 1,067.45 × 659.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.07x = 703,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,520.98/713.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.61

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