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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 1,058.80 and 654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 1,058.80 and 654.40 is: 986.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 1,058.80 = 654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/1,058.80 = 654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 1,058.80 × 654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 692,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,878.72/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.44

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