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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.96, 1,075.44 and 663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.96, 1,075.44 and 663.68 is: 995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.96 : 1,075.44 = 663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.96/1,075.44 = 663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.96x = 1,075.44 × 663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.96x = 713,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,748.02/716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.52

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