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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.84, 1,067.30 and 712.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.84, 1,067.30 and 712.79 is: 1,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.84 : 1,067.30 = 712.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.84/1,067.30 = 712.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.84x = 1,067.30 × 712.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.84x = 760,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,760.77/716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.27

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