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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.20, 1,067.68 and 664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.20, 1,067.68 and 664.80 is: 996.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.20 : 1,067.68 = 664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.20/1,067.68 = 664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.20x = 1,067.68 × 664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.20x = 709,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,793.66/712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.62

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