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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.97, 1,065.13 and 679.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.97, 1,065.13 and 679.95 is: 1,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.97 : 1,065.13 = 679.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.97/1,065.13 = 679.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.97x = 1,065.13 × 679.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.97x = 724,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,233.44/713.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.38

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