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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.40, 974.76 and 654.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.40, 974.76 and 654.16 is: 902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.40 : 974.76 = 654.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.40/974.76 = 654.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.40x = 974.76 × 654.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.40x = 637,649.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,649.00/706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.67

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