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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.50, 1,052.64 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.50, 1,052.64 and 663.96 is: 996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.50 : 1,052.64 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.50/1,052.64 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.50x = 1,052.64 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.50x = 698,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,910.85/701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.31

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