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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.38, 1,046.08 and 657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.38, 1,046.08 and 657.38 is: 979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.38 : 1,046.08 = 657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.38/1,046.08 = 657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.38x = 1,046.08 × 657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.38x = 687,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,672.07/702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.06

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