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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.10, 1,065.13 and 651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.10, 1,065.13 and 651.22 is: 971.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.10 : 1,065.13 = 651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.10/1,065.13 = 651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.10x = 1,065.13 × 651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.10x = 693,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,630.70/714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.34

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