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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.46, 1,058.07 and 666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.46, 1,058.07 and 666.50 is: 998.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.46 : 1,058.07 = 666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.46/1,058.07 = 666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.46x = 1,058.07 × 666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.46x = 705,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,203.66/706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.22

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