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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 1,065.87 and 651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 1,065.87 and 651.72 is: 972.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 1,065.87 = 651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/1,065.87 = 651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 1,065.87 × 651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 694,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,648.80/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.08

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