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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.43, 1,071.27 and 668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.43, 1,071.27 and 668.34 is: 1,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.43 : 1,071.27 = 668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.43/1,071.27 = 668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.43x = 1,071.27 × 668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.43x = 715,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,972.59/713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.56

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