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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.10, 1,068.96 and 665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.10, 1,068.96 and 665.46 is: 993.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.10 : 1,068.96 = 665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.10/1,068.96 = 665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.10x = 1,068.96 × 665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.10x = 711,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,350.12/716.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.37

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