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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 1,052.40 and 656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 1,052.40 and 656.24 is: 984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 1,052.40 = 656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/1,052.40 = 656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 1,052.40 × 656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 690,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,626.98/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.36

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