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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.44, 1,069.86 and 664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.44, 1,069.86 and 664.52 is: 990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.44 : 1,069.86 = 664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.44/1,069.86 = 664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.44x = 1,069.86 × 664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.44x = 710,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,940.04/717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.94

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