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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.84, 1,071.12 and 660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.84, 1,071.12 and 660.08 is: 990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.84 : 1,071.12 = 660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.84/1,071.12 = 660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.84x = 1,071.12 × 660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.84x = 707,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,024.89/713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.45

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