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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.89, 1,056.15 and 673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.89, 1,056.15 and 673.99 is: 1,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.89 : 1,056.15 = 673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.89/1,056.15 = 673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.89x = 1,056.15 × 673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.89x = 711,831.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,831.90/708.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.16

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