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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.76, 1,051.96 and 655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.76, 1,051.96 and 655.24 is: 978.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.76 : 1,051.96 = 655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.76/1,051.96 = 655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.76x = 1,051.96 × 655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.76x = 689,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,286.27/704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.04

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