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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.70, 1,069.20 and 665.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.70, 1,069.20 and 665.10 is: 996.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.70 : 1,069.20 = 665.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.70/1,069.20 = 665.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.70x = 1,069.20 × 665.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.70x = 711,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,124.92/713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.39

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