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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.19, 1,064.60 and 668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.19, 1,064.60 and 668.69 is: 1,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.19 : 1,064.60 = 668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.19/1,064.60 = 668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.19x = 1,064.60 × 668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.19x = 711,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,884.03/709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.80

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