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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.37, 1,053.16 and 660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.37, 1,053.16 and 660.08 is: 988.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.37 : 1,053.16 = 660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.37/1,053.16 = 660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.37x = 1,053.16 × 660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.37x = 695,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,169.85/703.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.34

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