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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 1,053.30 and 656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 1,053.30 and 656.16 is: 978.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 1,053.30 = 656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/1,053.30 = 656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 1,053.30 × 656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 691,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,133.33/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.42

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