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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.05, 1,053.68 and 659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.05, 1,053.68 and 659.31 is: 988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.05 : 1,053.68 = 659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.05/1,053.68 = 659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.05x = 1,053.68 × 659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.05x = 694,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,698.46/703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.12

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