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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.36, 1,052.03 and 668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.36, 1,052.03 and 668.92 is: 996.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.36 : 1,052.03 = 668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.36/1,052.03 = 668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.36x = 1,052.03 × 668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.36x = 703,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,723.91/706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.27

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