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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 1,069.86 and 660.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 1,069.86 and 660.99 is: 993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 1,069.86 = 660.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/1,069.86 = 660.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 1,069.86 × 660.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 707,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,169.53/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.61

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