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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 1,053 and 661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 1,053 and 661.50 is: 991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 1,053 = 661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/1,053 = 661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 1,053 × 661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 696,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,559.50/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.87

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