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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.36, 1,067.52 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.36, 1,067.52 and 662.40 is: 994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.36 : 1,067.52 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.36/1,067.52 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.36x = 1,067.52 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.36x = 707,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,125.25/711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.05

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