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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.66, 966.37 and 658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.66, 966.37 and 658.14 is: 907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.66 : 966.37 = 658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.66/966.37 = 658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.66x = 966.37 × 658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.66x = 636,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,006.75/700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.73

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