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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.02, 1,049.84 and 653.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.02, 1,049.84 and 653.86 is: 975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.02 : 1,049.84 = 653.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.02/1,049.84 = 653.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.02x = 1,049.84 × 653.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.02x = 686,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,448.38/704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.04

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