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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.28, 1,057.84 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.28, 1,057.84 and 659.08 is: 992.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.28 : 1,057.84 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.28/1,057.84 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.28x = 1,057.84 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.28x = 697,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,201.19/702.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.77

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