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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,056.33 and 658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,056.33 and 658.08 is: 991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,056.33 = 658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,056.33 = 658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,056.33 × 658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 695,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,149.65/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.26

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