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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.89, 1,069.21 and 641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.89, 1,069.21 and 641.80 is: 961.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.89 : 1,069.21 = 641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.89/1,069.21 = 641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.89x = 1,069.21 × 641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.89x = 686,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,210.42/713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.23

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