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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.58, 1,068.10 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.58, 1,068.10 and 663.48 is: 990.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.58 : 1,068.10 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.58/1,068.10 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.58x = 1,068.10 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.58x = 708,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,662.99/715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.33

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