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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.86, 1,068.66 and 669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.86, 1,068.66 and 669.84 is: 1,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.86 : 1,068.66 = 669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.86/1,068.66 = 669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.86x = 1,068.66 × 669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.86x = 715,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,831.21/712.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.17

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