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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 1,070.67 and 646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 1,070.67 and 646.80 is: 968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 1,070.67 = 646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/1,070.67 = 646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 1,070.67 × 646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 692,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,509.36/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.35

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