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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.13, 1,080.12 and 666.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.13, 1,080.12 and 666.43 is: 1,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.13 : 1,080.12 = 666.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.13/1,080.12 = 666.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.13x = 1,080.12 × 666.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.13x = 719,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,824.37/717.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.76

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