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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.21, 1,061.41 and 664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.21, 1,061.41 and 664.52 is: 1,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.21 : 1,061.41 = 664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.21/1,061.41 = 664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.21x = 1,061.41 × 664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.21x = 705,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,328.17/704.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.59

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