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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.88, 1,075.22 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.88, 1,075.22 and 663.18 is: 998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.88 : 1,075.22 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.88/1,075.22 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.88x = 1,075.22 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.88x = 713,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,061.08/713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.85

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