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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.93, 1,076.97 and 668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.93, 1,076.97 and 668.30 is: 1,001.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.93 : 1,076.97 = 668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.93/1,076.97 = 668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.93x = 1,076.97 × 668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.93x = 719,744.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,744.25/718.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.14

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