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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.49, 1,071.18 and 611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.49, 1,071.18 and 611.43 is: 917.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.49 : 1,071.18 = 611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.49/1,071.18 = 611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.49x = 1,071.18 × 611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.49x = 654,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,951.59/713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.95

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