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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 1,074.70 and 651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 1,074.70 and 651.80 is: 973.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 1,074.70 = 651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/1,074.70 = 651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 1,074.70 × 651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 700,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,489.46/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.12

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