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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.20, 1,057.14 and 676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.20, 1,057.14 and 676.64 is: 1,010.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.20 : 1,057.14 = 676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.20/1,057.14 = 676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.20x = 1,057.14 × 676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.20x = 715,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,303.21/708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.03

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