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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.06, 1,069.71 and 667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.06, 1,069.71 and 667.36 is: 995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.06 : 1,069.71 = 667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.06/1,069.71 = 667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.06x = 1,069.71 × 667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.06x = 713,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,881.67/717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.57

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