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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 1,077.21 and 653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 1,077.21 and 653.08 is: 984.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 1,077.21 = 653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/1,077.21 = 653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 1,077.21 × 653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 703,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,504.31/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.47

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