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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 1,050.59 and 654.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 1,050.59 and 654.36 is: 975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 1,050.59 = 654.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/1,050.59 = 654.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 1,050.59 × 654.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 687,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,460.80/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.79

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