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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.21, 1,064.64 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.21, 1,064.64 and 662.58 is: 989.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.21 : 1,064.64 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.21/1,064.64 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.21x = 1,064.64 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.21x = 705,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,411.66/713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.07

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