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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.37, 1,060.33 and 654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.37, 1,060.33 and 654.64 is: 984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.37 : 1,060.33 = 654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.37/1,060.33 = 654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.37x = 1,060.33 × 654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.37x = 694,134.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,134.43/705.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.07

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