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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 1,059.52 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 1,059.52 and 651.26 is: 979.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 1,059.52 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/1,059.52 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 1,059.52 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 690,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,023.00/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.14

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