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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 1,058.64 and 668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 1,058.64 and 668.40 is: 996.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 1,058.64 = 668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/1,058.64 = 668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 1,058.64 × 668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 707,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,594.98/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.39

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