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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.67, 1,069.03 and 673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.67, 1,069.03 and 673.70 is: 1,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.67 : 1,069.03 = 673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.67/1,069.03 = 673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.67x = 1,069.03 × 673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.67x = 720,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,207.02/712.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.58

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