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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.30, 1,071.69 and 664.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.30, 1,071.69 and 664.46 is: 994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.30 : 1,071.69 = 664.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.30/1,071.69 = 664.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.30x = 1,071.69 × 664.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.30x = 712,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,095.14/716.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.13

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