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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.84, 1,074.12 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.84, 1,074.12 and 662.08 is: 993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.84 : 1,074.12 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.84/1,074.12 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.84x = 1,074.12 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.84x = 711,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,153.37/715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.45

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