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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.29, 970.84 and 659.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.29, 970.84 and 659.01 is: 909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.29 : 970.84 = 659.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.29/970.84 = 659.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.29x = 970.84 × 659.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.29x = 639,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,790.80/703.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.72

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