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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.06, 1,067.70 and 664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.06, 1,067.70 and 664.60 is: 996.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.06 : 1,067.70 = 664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.06/1,067.70 = 664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.06x = 1,067.70 × 664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.06x = 709,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,593.42/712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.54

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