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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.69, 1,071.63 and 653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.69, 1,071.63 and 653.54 is: 979.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.69 : 1,071.63 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.69/1,071.63 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.69x = 1,071.63 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.69x = 700,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,347.71/714.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.93

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