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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,051.48 and 653.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,051.48 and 653.67 is: 975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,051.48 = 653.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,051.48 = 653.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,051.48 × 653.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 687,321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,321.75/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.76

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