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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.20, 1,066.80 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.20, 1,066.80 and 662.60 is: 993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.20 : 1,066.80 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.20/1,066.80 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.20x = 1,066.80 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.20x = 706,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,861.68/711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.90

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