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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.97, 1,073.39 and 660.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.97, 1,073.39 and 660.51 is: 993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.97 : 1,073.39 = 660.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.97/1,073.39 = 660.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.97x = 1,073.39 × 660.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.97x = 708,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,981.53/713.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.01

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