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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.84, 1,054.61 and 667.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.84, 1,054.61 and 667.88 is: 993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.84 : 1,054.61 = 667.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.84/1,054.61 = 667.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.84x = 1,054.61 × 667.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.84x = 704,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,352.93/708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.67

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