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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.91, 1,076.18 and 647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.91, 1,076.18 and 647.95 is: 975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.91 : 1,076.18 = 647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.91/1,076.18 = 647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.91x = 1,076.18 × 647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.91x = 697,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,310.83/714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.38

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