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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.20, 1,068.30 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.20, 1,068.30 and 663.60 is: 995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.20 : 1,068.30 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.20/1,068.30 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.20x = 1,068.30 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.20x = 708,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,923.88/712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.40

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