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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.31, 1,070.91 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.31, 1,070.91 and 656.64 is: 984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.31 : 1,070.91 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.31/1,070.91 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.31x = 1,070.91 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.31x = 703,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,202.34/714.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.45

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