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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,057.98 and 653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,057.98 and 653.08 is: 981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,057.98 = 653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,057.98 = 653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,057.98 × 653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 690,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,940.29/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.73

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