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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.10, 1,066.65 and 663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.10, 1,066.65 and 663.10 is: 994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.10 : 1,066.65 = 663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.10/1,066.65 = 663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.10x = 1,066.65 × 663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.10x = 707,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,295.62/711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.65

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