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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,076.16 and 645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,076.16 and 645.84 is: 973.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,076.16 = 645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,076.16 = 645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,076.16 × 645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 695,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,027.17/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.10

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