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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.38, 1,051.64 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.38, 1,051.64 and 659.08 is: 986.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.38 : 1,051.64 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.38/1,051.64 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.38x = 1,051.64 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.38x = 693,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,114.89/702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.81

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