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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.21, 1,067.63 and 664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.21, 1,067.63 and 664.58 is: 992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.21 : 1,067.63 = 664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.21/1,067.63 = 664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.21x = 1,067.63 × 664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.21x = 709,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,525.55/715.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.05

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