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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.58, 1,052.88 and 662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.58, 1,052.88 and 662.06 is: 990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.58 : 1,052.88 = 662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.58/1,052.88 = 662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.58x = 1,052.88 × 662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.58x = 697,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,069.73/703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.75

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