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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.39, 1,068.61 and 670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.39, 1,068.61 and 670.65 is: 1,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.39 : 1,068.61 = 670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.39/1,068.61 = 670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.39x = 1,068.61 × 670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.39x = 716,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,659.63/714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.18

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