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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.98, 1,068.39 and 670.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.98, 1,068.39 and 670.88 is: 1,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.98 : 1,068.39 = 670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.98/1,068.39 = 670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.98x = 1,068.39 × 670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.98x = 716,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,764.15/710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.14

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