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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.72, 1,058.01 and 650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.72, 1,058.01 and 650.26 is: 977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.72 : 1,058.01 = 650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.72/1,058.01 = 650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.72x = 1,058.01 × 650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.72x = 687,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,981.58/703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.64

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