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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,067.13 and 661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,067.13 and 661.86 is: 994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,067.13 = 661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,067.13 = 661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,067.13 × 661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 706,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,290.66/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.13

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