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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,072.08 and 652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,072.08 and 652.08 is: 978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,072.08 = 652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,072.08 = 652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,072.08 × 652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 699,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,081.93/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.12

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