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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,073.43 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,073.43 and 668.46 is: 997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,073.43 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,073.43 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,073.43 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 717,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,545.02/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.84

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