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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.45, 1,068.39 and 666.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.45, 1,068.39 and 666.63 is: 1,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.45 : 1,068.39 = 666.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.45/1,068.39 = 666.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.45x = 1,068.39 × 666.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.45x = 712,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,220.83/711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.08

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