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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.58, 1,069.64 and 660.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.58, 1,069.64 and 660.85 is: 993.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.58 : 1,069.64 = 660.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.58/1,069.64 = 660.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.58x = 1,069.64 × 660.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.58x = 706,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,871.59/711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.38

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