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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.42, 968.54 and 660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.42, 968.54 and 660.04 is: 910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.42 : 968.54 = 660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.42/968.54 = 660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.42x = 968.54 × 660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.42x = 639,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,275.14/702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.10

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