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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.34, 1,070.24 and 639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.34, 1,070.24 and 639.75 is: 959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.34 : 1,070.24 = 639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.34/1,070.24 = 639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.34x = 1,070.24 × 639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.34x = 684,686.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,686.85/713.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.83

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