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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.62, 1,060.49 and 654.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.62, 1,060.49 and 654.71 is: 983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.62 : 1,060.49 = 654.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.62/1,060.49 = 654.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.62x = 1,060.49 × 654.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.62x = 694,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,309.74/705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.97

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