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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.70, 1,068.96 and 617.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.70, 1,068.96 and 617.58 is: 924.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.70 : 1,068.96 = 617.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.70/1,068.96 = 617.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.70x = 1,068.96 × 617.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.70x = 660,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,168.32/713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.99

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