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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 1,064.52 and 655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 1,064.52 and 655.38 is: 978.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 1,064.52 = 655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/1,064.52 = 655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 1,064.52 × 655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 697,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,665.12/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.27

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