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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.84, 1,068.46 and 646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.84, 1,068.46 and 646.48 is: 967.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.84 : 1,068.46 = 646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.84/1,068.46 = 646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.84x = 1,068.46 × 646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.84x = 690,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,738.02/713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.64

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