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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.58, 1,072.64 and 662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.58, 1,072.64 and 662.85 is: 996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.58 : 1,072.64 = 662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.58/1,072.64 = 662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.58x = 1,072.64 × 662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.58x = 710,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,999.42/713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.38

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