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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 970.54 and 654.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 970.54 and 654.36 is: 905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 970.54 = 654.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/970.54 = 654.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 970.54 × 654.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 635,082.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,082.55/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.14

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