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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.02, 1,051.15 and 660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.02, 1,051.15 and 660.28 is: 985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.02 : 1,051.15 = 660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.02/1,051.15 = 660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.02x = 1,051.15 × 660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.02x = 694,054.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,054.97/704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.85

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