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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.28, 1,059.35 and 660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.28, 1,059.35 and 660.08 is: 994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.28 : 1,059.35 = 660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.28/1,059.35 = 660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.28x = 1,059.35 × 660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.28x = 699,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,255.75/703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.28

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